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Michelle Yackow, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
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Halloween Trick-or-Treating
Keep it a positive experience đ
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Oct 23, 20231 min read
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Halloween Costume Tips
The goal is self advocacy in life đ«¶đŒ
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Oct 23, 20231 min read
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Halloween Tips
Emotional regulation and safety taste better than candyđ See flyer for Halloween tips
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Oct 23, 20231 min read
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Signs to look for in girls
Itâs not just about the flapping. Girls with autism are hard to diagnose. Early detection through the ADOS can provide a label and refer...
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Aug 7, 20231 min read
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Birthday Parties
Youâre not alone. Many kids have a tough time at these overstimulating, social events. Some helpful tips are: âšprime your child...
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Jul 21, 20231 min read
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Eye contact
Eye contact- a goal or not a goal? The hot Speech Therapy debate. Do we force a child to make eye contact when it doesnât come naturally...
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Jul 20, 20231 min read
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Social Fake
Ever in a conversation that you didnât care much about? People with strong social cognitive skills are great with the âsocial fakeâ. They...
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Jul 18, 20231 min read
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Symbolic Play
Naturally, kids (around age 4) develop interactive pretend play with peers. They start to share an imaginary plan with others. Through...
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Jul 18, 20231 min read
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Joint Attention
New moms usually focus on the first steps, the first words. The joint attention milestone is just as important. It typically develops...
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Jul 18, 20231 min read
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Natural Consequences
The term âconsequenceâ gets a bad rap. It makes you instantly think of something negative. Thatâs not the case with a natural...
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Jul 18, 20231 min read
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Intrinsic Motivation
Children with behavioral challenges often have an external reward system. The problem with this is, as they get older, is that they...
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Jul 18, 20231 min read
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